Genomsnittshastighetsmätning

Genomsnittshastighetsmätning, often referred to as average speed cameras, is a system used to enforce speed limits on public roads. Unlike traditional speed cameras that measure instantaneous speed at a single point, average speed cameras calculate a vehicle's average speed over a longer stretch of road. The system typically involves two or more cameras placed at known distances apart. When a vehicle passes the first camera, its license plate and the time are recorded. The same information is recorded by subsequent cameras along the route. By comparing the recorded times and the known distance between the cameras, the system can accurately calculate the average speed of the vehicle over that segment.

The primary purpose of genomsnittshastighetsmätning is to encourage drivers to maintain a steady, legal speed throughout the measured zone, rather than braking sharply just before a traditional speed camera. This can contribute to smoother traffic flow and potentially reduce the likelihood of certain types of accidents. The technology relies on accurate timekeeping and precise distance measurements to ensure the calculations are reliable. Drivers are usually alerted to the presence of these systems by clear signage indicating the start and end of the measured zones. Enforcement of speeding violations detected by these cameras typically results in fines or other penalties, similar to those issued for traditional speed camera offenses.